Standardized Informed Consent Form for Clinicians Administering Platelet-Rich Plasma.

Introduction When it comes to medico-legal malpractice suits, lawyers and insurers tend to focus on informed consent documentation. Unfortunately, there is no standard protocol for obtaining informed consent for the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, which might cause problems. This study aimed to mitigate this concern through the development of a standardized informed consent document for PRP injections, grounded in evidence-based practices.

Outcome of Bone Transport Using Ilizarov External Fixator in Infected Non-union of Tibia with Large Bone Defects: Comparison of Those with 5-10 cm Bone Defect with Those Having ≥ 11 cm Bone Defect.

Background: Ilizarov external fixation has become the treatment of choice for infected non-union of tibia. Varying degrees of bone loss and different strategies of treatment in the published reports make comparing outcomes difficult. This study hopes to bridge this gap in the literature by focussing exclusively on bone transport in patients with bone loss of 5 cm or more.

Customizable Hyperextension Splint for Mallet Finger.

Introduction: Mallet finger is a common deformity occurring due to the traumatic detachment of the extensor tendon at its insertion in the distal phalanx. Despite several different methods of splinting being available, residual extensor lag remains one of the most common complications of conservative treatment.

Technique Report: We demonstrate a novel technique to make a hyperextension splint which can be customized as per the individual.

Neglected Elbow Dislocation leading to Ankylosis of Elbow: A Case Report.

Introduction: Neglected elbow dislocation is defined as a dislocation that is present for 3 weeks or longer. There is no available literature on neglected elbow dislocations, leading to ankylosis of the elbow joint.

Case Report: A 17-year-old female sustained a road traffic accident.

Scapholunate Advanced Collapse Wrist - Keeping it Simple - A Case Report.

Introduction: Scapholunate advanced collapse is a rare condition of progressive deformity, instability, and arthritis that affects the radiocarpal and mid-carpal joints of the wrist. It occurs as a result of injury to the scapholunate ligament being left untreated.

Case Report: We present the imaging of a 50-year-old woman who complained of pain in her right wrist for 2 years.

Efficacy of Arthrocentesis and Anterior Repositioning Splints in Treatment of Internal Derangement of TMJ: A Prospective Clinical Study.

The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of double puncture arthrocentesis and anterior repositioning splints in the treatment of internal derangement of temporomandibular joint. 35 patients with mean age of 36.6 years ± 10.

Osteoporosis - An Imminent Ethical and Legal Debacle?

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in bone density. Its prevalence is on the rise and is only going to continue to rise further. Fragility fractures such as neck of femur fracture fractures and intertrochanteric fractures are among the most common fractures encountered by orthopedic surgeons today.

In the Hands of a Robot, From the Operating Room to the Courtroom: The Medicolegal Considerations of Robotic Surgery.

Robotic surgery has rapidly evolved as a groundbreaking field in medicine, revolutionizing surgical practices across various specialties. Despite its numerous benefits, the adoption of robotic surgery faces significant medicolegal challenges. This article delves into the underexplored legal implications of robotic surgery and identifies three distinct medicolegal problems.

Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of India: Treading the Path between Practical and Ethical Reproductive Justice.

One of the most important facets of reproductive freedom and justice is the right to abortion. For centuries, the debate on legalisation and regulation of abortion has caused ethical dilemmas with proponents for both sides of the argument. India, a developing nation, with a wide spectrum of cultures, traditions, socio-economic statuses and religious beliefs, would be expected to be grappling with this problem.

Understanding the Medico-Legal Aspects of Telemedicine in India.

Telemedicine has brought a new dimension to healthcare and has been gaining popularity worldwide. However, the medico-legal aspects of the practice of telemedicine in India remain ambiguous to most doctors and administrators. We have therefore provided a concise overview of the legal aspects of telemedicine, which will enable doctors and administrators to provide better telemedicine services while safeguarding themselves from possible litigation.

Effectiveness of Pre-discharge Educational Intervention Session in the Prevention of Arm Lymphedema Among Post-mastectomy Women in a Teaching Hospital in Bangalore, India.

Background:  Lymphedema is a severe post-mastectomy complication that still causes much morbidity in breast cancer patients with axillary lymph node dissection. Therefore, after mastectomy, lymphedema prevention is crucial for long-term survival and an increase in quality of life.

Aim: The study's primary objective was to determine whether pre-discharge educational intervention sessions for post-mastectomy women effectively improve the knowledge in preventing arm lymphedema.

Utilization and Perception of Telemedicine among Orthopedic Surgeons.

Introduction: Telemedicine has been a growing trend. Its use in the field of orthopedic surgery has its own unique facets. To determine the perception and assess the utilization of telemedicine the current study was conducted.

Temporomandibular Joint Replacement Using Stock Alloplastic Graft in the Treatment of Ankylosis: A Case Report.

Introduction: This paper aims to assess the suitability and effectiveness of temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR) devices to treat a case of re-ankylosis and association of tuberculosis (TB) with reduced mouth opening. Traditional protocols for the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis have preferred autologous grafts for reconstruction. Usage of TMJR devices have been reserved for very specific conditions.

Physiology of a Forgotten Electrolyte-Magnesium Disorders.

Magnesium (Mg) is the second most common intracellular cation and the fourth most abundant element on earth. However, Mg is a frequently overlooked electrolyte and often not measured in patients. While hypomagnesemia is common in 15% of the general population, hypermagnesemia is typically only found in preeclamptic women after Mg therapy and in patients with ESRD.

Legally Sound, Evidence-Based Informed Consent Form for Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Introduction: Informed consent documentation is often the first area of interest for lawyers and insurers when a medico-legal malpractice suit is concerned. However, there is a lack of uniformity and standard procedure for obtaining informed consent for total hip arthroplasty (THA). We aimed to develop a solution for this need for a pre-designed, evidence-based informed consent form for THA cases.

Clinical anatomy of coronoid foramina of mandible and review of its implications in maxillofacial surgery.

Introduction: A foramen in the coronoid process of the human mandible is a recently identified anatomic variant. The authors in this script aim at presenting a detailed assessment of the coronoid foramen terming it as '''foramen of Nyer' (FN) based on the person first identifying it.

Methods: Mandibular cone beam computed tomography scans from a total of 2168 patients were evaluated on a prospective and retrospective scale for confirmation of the coronoid foramen after first identification over a panoramic radiograph.

Correlation Between Clinical Diagnosis, MRI, and Arthroscopy in Diagnosing Shoulder Pathology.

Introduction Shoulder disorders are frequently encountered by clinicians and are a common cause of musculoskeletal pain in the general population. Clinical tests specific to each shoulder pathology, MRI, and arthroscopy are the most relied upon modalities of diagnosis used by many clinicians. The aim of this study was to correlate clinical tests and MRI with arthroscopy as the gold standard and whether a negative MRI with a positive clinical test could justify an arthroscopy.

Vascularized Ulnar Transposition and Ulno-scapholunate Fusion for Reconstructing Campanacci Grade 3 Giant Cell Tumor of Distal Radius: Technique and a Series of 5 Cases.

Campanacci grade 3 distal radius giant cell tumors are difficult to treat and just doing a curettage and bone grafting is insufficient. These lesions are associated with a high chance of recurrence. We are presenting our technique and series of 5 patients who underwent enbloc excision and ulna transposition with ulno-scapholunate fusion.

Can We Extrapolate SINS Score to Evaluate Instability in Spinal Tuberculosis?

Study Design: Prospective Observational Study.

Objectives: To assess the feasibility of utilizing SINS score, originally suggested for neoplastic conditions, to assess structural instability in spinal tuberculosis.

Methods: Patients with an established diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis were included in the study.

Pattern of multiligament knee injuries and their outcomes in a single stage reconstruction: Experience at a tertiary orthopedic care centre.

Introduction: Multi-ligamentous knee injuries (MLKI) are rare orthopedic injuries with diverse approaches to its management protocol. The purpose of this study was to determine the epidemiology of MLKI in our centre and its outcome in single stage reconstruction.

Methods: 60 patients who were surgically treated for MLKI between 2014 and 2018 were included in this study, data was collected pre and postoperatively and their Lysholm and IKDC scores were used to evaluate the outcomes.

Technique for Retraction of the Fourth Compartment Tendons in Approach to the Wrist Joint.

Most procedures that require exposure of the wrist joint requires us to go through the third and fourth compartment. This is followed by dividing the septum between the 3rd and 4th compartments and retracting the EDC tendons ulnarwards. This can be done by various techniques.

Functional Outcome of Surgically Managed Perilunate Injuries.

Background: Perilunate injuries are rare and quite often missed. We present our experience and outcomes, surgically managing these difficult injuries.

Methods: We analysed data from 14 patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation of perilunate injuries.

Bilateral Atypical Facial Pain Caused by Eagle's Syndrome.

Recurrent throat pain, "foreign body" sensation, difficulty in swallowing, or vague facial pain is many times caused by the presence of an elongated styloid process. Many times, this condition is misdiagnosed and the patient is treated for facial neuralgia. But once Eagle's syndrome is confirmed by clinical and radiological examination, the treatment is always surgical resection.